Recipient of the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center Leadership Award 2012
H.E.A.R.T.S.
(Hope, Empowerment, Advocacy, Recovery, Towards, Support)
Peer Support Center of Greater Nashua Region VI
P.O. Box 1564
5 Pine Street Extension/Unit 2K
Nashua, NH 03061
An Adult Educational and Wellness Center
Phone (603) 882-8400
Fax (603) 882-8700
February 2013 Issue
The Members Monthly Newsletter
“Yes You Can”
Hours: 8am – 4pm Monday-Friday
E-Mail kenl-hearts@comcast.net
E-Mail tomd-hearts@comcast.net
Web Site www.heartspsa.org
H.E.A.R.T.S. Warm Line
is available seven nights a week
5PM To 10PM
1-800-306-4334
HOPE, EMPOWERMENT, ADVOCACY, RECOVERY,
TOWARDS, SUPPORT
H.E.A.R.T.S. Mission Statement
Our mission as peers is to support one another as people who are challenged by the daily effects of living with,
coping with, and recovering from mental health issues. Everyone will be encouraged to develop relationships
that will enable and empower each other’s worldview. In addition, our aim is to develop greater awareness of
personal and relational patterns, to support and challenge each other through peer support, self-advocacy,
empowerment, and education. Our ultimate goal is to achieve recovery and ongoing wellness.
What is Wellness Recovery Action Plan?
Wellness Recovery Action Plan or (W.R.A.P) is a structured system to monitor uncomfortable and distressing
feelings and behaviors and through planned responses, reducing modifying or eliminating them. It also includes
plans for responses from others when you cannot make decisions, take care of yourself or keep yourself safe. ©
Mary Ellen Copeland
What is Intentional Peer Support?
Intentional Peer Support or (I.P.S.) is a way of thinking about purposeful relationships. It is a process where
both (or a group of people) use the relationship to look at things from new angles, develop greater awareness of
personal and relational patterns, and to support and challenge each other as we try new things. I.P.S. is used in
crisis respite (alternatives to psychiatric hospitalization), by peers, mental health professionals, families, friends,
and community-based organizations. © Shery Mead
WHAT’S UP THIS MONTH
Contact Information…………………………………………………………..Page 1
Mission Statement……………………………………………………… ……Page 2
February Birthdays……………………..…………..……………… ………...Page 3
Community Calendar……………………………………………………….…Page 3
Ken’s Corner……………………………………………………………….….Page 3
Tom’s Corner……………………………………………...……………….….Page 4
Ed’s Corner……..……………………………………………………….….…Page 4
H.E.A.R.T.S. Region 6...………………………………………… … …… Page 6
Senior Center Info…………………………………………………… ………Page 6
Monthly Schedule……………………………………………………….……Page 8-10
H.E.A.R.T.S. Board of Directors
President ………………………………………….…Ed Bowman
Vice President…………………………………..……Steve Farr
Treasurer………………………………….…………..Claire Peddle
Secretary ………………………………………….…Pat Worsley
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February Birthdays
Chip 2/1, Crystal A 2/1, Scott M 2/1, Denis M 2/2, Jeffery O 2/3, Linda H 2/3, Marc S 2/3, Pamela F 2/3,
Ernest N 2/5, Pam R 2/5, Kenneth H 2/6, Derrick K 2/7, Robert S 2/8, Crystal C 2/10, Marc H 2/10,
Stephen O 2/10, Barbara C 2/11, Randy M 2/11, Roberto S 2/11, Julian C 2/12, Peter I 2/12, Carlos D 2/13,
Robert L 2/13, Wayne T 2/13, Arcadio C 2/14, Ed A 2/14, Gary U 2/14, Bob G 2/15, Cory M 2/17,
Shane T 2/17, Jeanne P 2/18, Elizabeth D 2/19, Kate H 2/19, Julio T 2/19, Brandon S 2/20, David B 2/20,
Jim B 2/20, Richard H 2/20, Kaligue J 2/22, Richard D 2/22, John D 2/23, Maritza D 2/23, Richard P 2/24,
Matthew C 2/25, Roger B 2/26, Ron F 2/26, Kelsey T 2/27, Michael H 2/27, Dominic P 2/28, Kelly F 2/28,
Stacie L 2/28, Vicky G 2/28 Roger C 2/29
Community Calendar
My Grandfather's Lathe: Transforming Wood Into Craftsmanship. New Hampshire
woodworker Stephen Carey shows you his techniques for transforming pieces of wood into fine craftsmanship.
Learn about woodworking safety, materials, and tools.
Monday February 4th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the NPL Theater.
Cinema Cabaret Film, Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please call the library film line at
589-4646 for Cinema Cabaret titles. Please, no food or drink other than capped water bottles in the
theater.
NPL Theater
Tuesday February 5th 7:00 to 9:00 pm
February 12th
February 19th
February 26th
Syria: What's Really Going On? Dr. Deina Abdelkader of UMass/Lowell discusses what's really
happening in Syria: not just the day-to-day fighting but also the broader implications for the country and the
region. She'll examine the historical background of the dispute and give an objective assessment of the current
situation.
Saturday February 9th 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at the NPL Theater.
Ken’s Corner
Hello to my fellow H.E.A.R.T.S. Members and Participants. I hope this finds you doing
well and feeling good today. How is everyone doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Well
my New Year resolutions this year are to eat healthier foods, and joined a gym and to
actually use it. I want to create an exercise routine for myself and tone myself up so I can live
a longer healthier life.
Now with that said I hope you will join us in our Health movement we have with Greater
Nashua Mental Health Center of Greater Nashua (formerly known as Community Council),
the Lamprey Health Clinic, and us H.E.A.R.T.S. Peer Support Center. This is a great collaboration of
community services working together for the good of consumers who want and deserve to live better and longer
healthier productive lives in our communities.
So Whole Health Action Planning Series will restart again starting Feb. 4th and continue each Monday
9:30am to 11am here at H.E.A.R.T.S. if you need a ride just give us a call early in the morning before 9am and
we can assist you.
We are starting back the smoking reduction classes every Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30pm to 2:30pm so if
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you missed us a couple of weeks we are back and ready to have fun together. If you need a ride let have a
conversation to see if we can accommodate your needs. We are still enjoying the walking group on Wednesdays
and Fridays at the indoor track at the new YMCA please come join us we have a blast together. We still are
enjoying Erin (she rocks) and her Cooking / Nutrition class on Wednesdays here at H.E.A.R.T.S. right before
we go on our walk and that from 9:30am till 10:30am. We make some really tasty food so come join us and
again if you need a ride call us early enough so we can get you here.
We also have Ask a Nurse with Nurse Sally she’s so great. We were having such a big turn out with her we
decided to break the group into men’s discussions and woman’s discussions. We are now going to be changing
the times but not the day to be in the afternoon instead of the morning. So Sally the Nurse will still be coming
on Tuesday afternoons. Please check the schedule to confirm the exact times.
We are looking into consolidating our Creative Writing class with a new Poem class. We would like to know
if folks are interested in any other Educational subjects to further your knowledge, or prepare for your GED.
Just let us know your needs and we will assist you with those needs. We will do one on one, or a small class
room setting.
We are starting up our Job Club again I believe it will be on Tuesdays from 11am to 12pm so come join us
and let’s get ready to work.
Thank you all for your support and taking ownership here at H.E.A.R.T.S. You are the reason we are here
and continue to prosper.
Ken Lewis, your grateful Director
Tom’s Corner
On very short notice (2 days) I was given the opportunity to attend the second WRAP
Around the World Conference in Oakland, CA. This conference is sponsored by The
Copeland Center. I will have much more to say about the conference in my corner next
month, I know that this will be of great disappointment to most of you, but I want to keep all
of you in suspense.
For our educational group this month we are very fortunate to have two representatives of
Senator Sheehan’s office to come speak to our members. They will be speaking about their Constituent Services
and Outreach programs, to name just a couple Judicial/Legal Matters, State Government and Federal Agencies.
And speaking of Valentine’s Day it’s a great time to tell your loved ones how much you love them, including
your pets, fish and plants. If you’re a rose buyer as I am, it’s just like Christmas and buying toys, buy them the
day after. Instead of paying $75.00/dozen you will pay $25.00/dozen.
I won’t be having a joke this month; I hope that you don’t mind.
Although I will tell you I just can’t keep up with technology. I thought that I was up to date at home with my
electronic stuff until I tried to dial 911 and found out that my phone does not have an 11. Wouldn’t you just
know it? OH well back to Best Buy.
I want to congratulate everyone for keeping your New Year’s resolutions, great job!
Well I guess I have bored you enough.
Tom
Ed’s Corner
The H.E.A.R.T.S. Board of Directors hopes everyone had a Happy New Years. The
Board got a lot accomplished during the first six months of Fiscal year 2013, significant
fund raising, and we have dealt with a multitude of issues. The final six months will be
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very busy as well, reviewing procedural manuals, and revising them where applicable.
For some Board Members, as well as myself, this six months will mark the end of our three year terms on June
30, 2013. I speak for all of us on the Board when I say it has been a great honor to have been entrusted by the
Membership to represent them.
Education Group February 27th at
H.E.A.R.T.S. around Region 6
1:00pm Cara Osborn and Candace K.C.
Schaefer from Senator Jean Shaheen's office
will be here to discuss what services are
available through the Senator’s office.
GNMHC Advisory Council, March 28,
February 14th, 2013 at 11:00 am Members
2013 the last Friday of each quarter 12:00 to1:30
pm. Meeting held at Community Council,
100 E. Pearl St, Nashua, NH
meeting.
February 21st, 2013 at 5:00 pm Board of
Directors Meeting. Members are always
welcome.
February 28th , 2013 at 11:00 am
Members meet to discuss items from Board of
Directors Meeting and old business from
previous members meeting.
Greater Nashua Continuum of Care
holds its monthly meeting to foster and promote
comprehensive, cohesive, and coordinated
approaches to housing and community resources
for homeless persons and families.
Meetings held the first Wednesday of each
month, February 6th, at 8AM in the Nashua
City Hall Auditorium.
Wellness Meeting is held the second
Tuesday of every month February 12th, at
10:00 to 11:00 am. Meets at Lamprey Clinic
(Healthy Connections), 7 Prospect St,
Nashua, NH
The First and Third Fridays 6:00 to 7:00 PM is the meeting of Vet to Vet
Nashua, NH. We are Veterans committed to helping ourselves and other veterans achieve recovery from the
adjustment and challenging problems we, as Veterans, face.
Weekly AA Meetings
Sunday
Monday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday Morning Recovery, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Men’s Peace of Mind Group (TSDD), 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Meat and Potatoes, 7:15 to 8:15 pm
Women’s Group, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Young Peoples Saturday Night Live, 7:30 to 9:00 pm
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Consumer Information/Support
NH State Behavioral Health
Advisory Council meets the second
Greater Nashua Mental Health
Center is dedicated to helping families and
Tuesday of the month, February 12th, 2013,
from 5:30-7:30 PM in the Tom Fox Chapel,
105 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH.
individuals of all ages reach their full
potential by providing state-of-the-art,
evidence-based care that focuses on
recovery. We pride ourselves on creating a
welcoming environment that places a high
value on every person who comes through
our doors. We believe that by respecting
people as they are, we can help them to
become all that they wish to be…. GNMHC
7 Prospect St, Nashua, NH 03060 (603) 8896147
HEALTHY CONNECTIONS
Lamprey Health Care at Healthy
Connections is a health center located in
Nashua, New Hampshire. Our mission at
Lamprey Health Care is to provide primary
medical care and health-related services, with
a focus on prevention and lifestyle
management, to individuals & families of all
ages – regardless of their insurance status
or ability to pay.
Lamprey Health Care at Healthy
Connections, 22 Prospect Street, Nashua,
NH 03060
Call (603) 659-2494 x 7210
CONSUMER COUNCIL holds its
monthly meeting to discuss issues pertaining
to Mental Wellness in the state of New
Hampshire. Continental breakfast is served.
Transportation is provided by the
H.E.A.R.T.S. van. The van departs from
H.E.A.R.T.S. at 9:00 am.
Consumer Council meets on, February 19th,
2013, the third Tuesday of each month at
10:00 am in Concord. Please Note that
there will not be morning van pickups for
members on this day.
The National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI NH), a grassroots
organization of families, consumers,
professionals and other members, is
dedicated to improving the quality of life of
persons of all ages affected by mental illness
and/or serious emotional disorders through
education, support and advocacy.
15 Green St., Concord,
NH 03301 · 603.225.5359
or 1.800.242.6264
NAMI Nashua Contact
Norma or Scott at (603)
882-6771 or
nashuanaminh@gmail.com
DBSA Nashua is a safe, non-judgmental,
Senior Centers in our region:
Hudson Council on Aging
Town Hall of Hudson
12 School Street
Hudson, NH 03051
Phone: (603) 886-6000
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and stigma free Open Peer Support Group.
Whatever mental health issues you may
have, please come. There is no charge to
attend, everyone is welcome to come and get
the support you need and deserve, from peers
who truly understand what you are going
through or may have gone through in the
past.
Meets every Thursday from 7:00 to
9:00PM at,
100 West Pearl St, Nashua, NH 03060
For information: (603) 888-2141,
info@dbsanashua.org,
www.dbsanashua.org
Merrimack Senior Citizens Club
John O’Leary Adult Center
4 Church St
Merrimack, NH 03054
Contact: Irene Jenness (603) 424-2362
Nashua Senior Center
70 Temple St
Nashua, NH 03060
Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM, Thurs. open till 8PM
Contact Joy Tunstall (603) 816-2642
New Hampshire Association of Senior Centers
The New Hampshire Association of Senior Centers, or NHASC, is a statewide, professional, non-profit
organization dedicated to fostering the multipurpose nature of senior centers. The organization was formed in
1991 by a group of visionaries who recognized the importance of properly staffed, organized Senior Centers in
every community in the State.
Contact President: Patti Drelick - Salem Senior Services, 1 Sally Sweets Way, Salem NH 03079 Phone: 603890-2191
Once again the canal was put to work as H.E.A.R.T.S. members got together to build a snow man.
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